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Do compression socks boost exercise performance and recovery? Here’s the science

The socks are tighter around the ankles and lower calves to exert a gentle pressure. Lots of athletes wear compression socks.
Detroit News

Dr. Roach: Elevation, exercise and compression help fight swollen legs

Dear Dr. Roach: I have chronic venous insufficiency. My doctor tells me there is nothing for it but compression socks, and I cannot put them on. — S.G. Dear S.G.: Chronic venous insufficiency is a ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What are the alternatives to compression socks?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chronic venous insufficiency. My doctor tells me there is nothing for it but compression socks, and I cannot put them on. -- S.G. ANSWER: Chronic venous insufficiency is a ...
Medscape

Inelastic Compression Legging Produces Gradient Compression and Significantly Higher Skin Surface Pressures Compared with an Elastic Compression Stocking

The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate compression levels beneath an inelastic legging equipped with a new pressure-adjustment system, (2) compare the inelastic compression levels with ...
Medscape

Inelastic Compression Legging Produces Gradient Compression and Significantly Higher Skin Surface Pressures Compared with an Elastic Compression Stocking

Thirty subjects (14 females, 16 males; ages 55–77 years) received elastic (Sigvaris 500, 30–40 mm Hg range, Sigvaris, Inc., Peachtree City, GA) and inelastic (CircAid C3 with Built-in-Pressure System ...